Saturday, February 26, 2011

Pantai Pasir Tengkorak Beach Langkawi Tourism Destination

Pantai Pasir Tengkorak Or Pasir Tengkorak Beach
Driving further west along the coastal route will lead to the Pantai Pasir Tengkorak (Skull Sand Beach), which according to local folklore, is due to the casualty from a legendary battle between Garuda and Jentayu. Another local belief has it that there is a giant whirlpool off Pantai Pasir Tengkorak that swallows unwary ships, depositing the skulls of the ill-fated crew on the beach, hence the name Pantai Pasir Tengkorak. Yet another local belief accorded the name to the many casualties resulting from the Siamese attack on Langkawi and the villagers' attempt to defend themselves.


The island in the far distance opposite this Pantai Pasir Tengkorak (Skull Sand Beach) actually belongs to neighbouring country of Thailand. Families picniking along the serene beach of Pantai Pasir Tengkorak. A relaxing grooming session of the Long-Tailed Macaque monkeys.

 The name Pantai Pasir Tengkorak, according to local folklore, is due to the casualty from a legendary battle between Garuda and Jentayu. Another local belief has it that there is a giant whirlpool off Pantai Pasir Tengkorak that swallows unwary ships, depositing the skulls of the ill-fated crew on the beach, hence the name Pantai Pasir Tengkorak. Yet another local belief accorded the name to the many casualties resulting from the Siamese attack on Langkawi and the villagers' attempt to defend themselves.

  
The waves are beautiful, the beach is soft and sandy, and the entire place is shaded by lush trees like umbrellas overhead. The area has some wakaf or wooden gazebos to relax in, and there are restroom and bathing facilities as well. Have a breakfast picnic, explore the rock pools and discover some really weird-looking sea creatures.

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